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Rare Megasqualus sp Shark Tooth British Eocene Woolwich Beds Beltinge Kent

Rare Megasqualus sp Shark Tooth British Eocene Woolwich Beds Beltinge Kent

Original price was: £64.80.Current price is: £51.84.

This listing features a genuine Megasqualus sp. shark tooth fossil from the Woolwich Beds, dating back to the Paleocene-Eocene transition (~56 million years ago). This exceptionally preserved specimen was discovered in Beltinge, Kent, UK, a famous fossil locality known for producing high-quality early Paleogene marine fossils.

What is Megasqualus sp.?

Megasqualus is an extinct genus of squaliform sharks, closely related to modern dogfish sharks (Squalidae). These sharks were deep-sea predators, typically found in continental shelf and slope environments. Their teeth were adapted for seizing and tearing prey, likely consisting of smaller fish and cephalopods.

This species’ teeth are distinctive due to their:

🔹 Slender, curved cusps—designed for efficient slicing and gripping of prey

🔹 Well-developed lateral cusplets—providing additional cutting edges for a strong bite

🔹 High enamel preservation—showcasing fine serrations and structural details

This particular specimen exhibits exceptional preservation, with a sharp, well-defined cusp, intact lateral cusplets, and finely detailed enamel, making it a rare and valuable addition to any fossil collection.

Fossil Details:

✅ Species: Megasqualus sp.

✅ Fossil Type: Shark Tooth

✅ Geological Formation: Woolwich Beds

✅ Geological Age: Paleocene-Eocene (~56 million years old)

✅ Location: Beltinge, Kent, UK

✅ Authenticity: 100% Genuine Fossil with a Certificate of Authenticity

Geological Significance:

The Woolwich Beds are a highly fossiliferous deposit from the Paleocene-Eocene boundary, a period of rapid climate change and marine ecosystem expansion following the end-Cretaceous mass extinction. These shallow marine and estuarine sediments preserve an extensive array of early Cenozoic marine life, including sharks, rays, mollusks, and invertebrates, offering valuable insights into early shark evolution.

Why This Fossil is Special:

🔹 Rare British Deep-Sea Shark Tooth – Megasqualus fossils are far less common than those of other Eocene shark species.

🔹 Exceptional Preservation – Displays sharp cusp, complete lateral cusplets, and high-quality enamel.

🔹 Museum-Grade Specimen – A highly collectible fossil, ideal for fossil collectors, researchers, and educational displays.

🔹 Guaranteed Authenticity – Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity for provenance verification.

📏 Scale Cube = 1cm – Please see photos for full sizing details.

📸 What You See Is What You Get – The specimen in the photos is the exact fossil you will receive.

This rare British Eocene shark tooth is a must-have for fossil collectors, educators, and paleontology enthusiasts, offering a unique glimpse into prehistoric deep-sea predators.

💎 Don’t miss this opportunity to own a scientifically significant and highly collectible fossil!

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Description

Fossil Identification

This listing presents a rare Megasqualus sp shark tooth fossil identified from the British Eocene. The specimen is associated with the Woolwich Beds and the supplied geological identification records Paleocene and Eocene age terminology. Its listed locality is Beltinge, Kent, making it an appealing addition for collectors of British fossils, fossil shark teeth and palaeontological material from the Kent area.

Shark Tooth Fossil Interest

Fossil shark teeth are among the most recognisable fossil remains and are widely collected for their direct connection with ancient marine life. Unlike the mineralised skeleton of many vertebrates, shark teeth are commonly encountered as fossils because sharks continuously replace their teeth during life. Their compact form and durable composition can allow them to survive burial and geological processes, making individual teeth especially popular with collectors, educational displays and natural history enthusiasts.

This specimen is identified as Megasqualus sp. The “sp.” designation indicates that the fossil is attributed to the genus without a more specific species identification in the supplied product data. It is therefore best presented as a Megasqualus sp shark tooth rather than assigning an unsupported species name. The fossil identification, British setting and Woolwich Beds association provide useful context for collectors interested in the fossil record of sharks and the geology of southern England.

Geological and Locality Details

The specimen is listed from Beltinge, Kent, and associated with the Woolwich Beds. The supplied identification includes the terms Paleocene and Eocene, giving the piece relevance to study of the transition and geological history represented by these periods. Woolwich Beds material is of particular interest to collectors because it forms part of the geological record of the London Basin and surrounding areas. This listing retains the supplied geological wording exactly as provided for accurate cataloguing.

A Beltinge, Kent fossil can be a meaningful addition to a collection focused on British geology, regional fossil localities or marine vertebrate remains. It may also suit teaching collections, cabinet displays and reference groups featuring fossil shark teeth from different geological settings. The specimen can be displayed alongside other fossils to support comparisons of locality, age and identification.

Display and Collection Use

This Megasqualus sp fossil tooth is suitable for a private fossil cabinet, a natural history display or an educational collection. Its labelled identification makes it useful for collectors who organise specimens by genus, geological unit, geological age or locality. The fossil may also appeal to enthusiasts building a themed collection of shark teeth, British fossils or specimens from Kent.

Full sizing is shown in the photographs. The photograph shows the actual specimen you will receive.

Authenticity

This Fossil is a genuine specimen and Includes a Certificate of Authenticity lifetime guarantee generic card.

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